Cuky wrote: ↑10 Apr 2018, 09:17
Andres125sx wrote: ↑06 Apr 2018, 13:54
Wich doesn´t change the fact FIA usually change rules to stop anyone domination after 4 seasons. They did in RBR era, but didn´t in current one so Mercedes domination will probably last 6 seasons, more than any other
Rules were changed, massively, for 2017... and Mercedes, sadly, still came on top
First of all, they agreed with the PU suppliers that their investments would be for the period of 7 years or so, instead of 4. Secondly, normally, the longer the rules are stable the more the different manufacturers come together. If we have new rules, the most logical outcome would be that the manufacturer with the biggest budget, experience and size would take a leap forward again. PU development isn't restricted like aero is.
If you are still ahead after 5 years of development, you will extend your lead when you have to design a new formula. Bit like Honda in 86-88 and then 89-91. Only a serious dumbed down design with a big limit on development would stop this, just like we had in the last few years of the 2.4l V8's, what in my opinion had nothing to do with the technical advancements F1 should have.
